Tim and Hope Walz Finished Twin Cities 10-Mile Race
The father-daughter duo completed the Minneapolis race on Saturday with a close finish.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Running
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Tim Walz and his daughter, Hope Walz, finished the Twin Cities 10-Mile race in Minneapolis. Tim completed the course in 1:26:15, finishing just 11 seconds ahead of Hope.
Why it matters
The race performance showcases a significant improvement for the 62-year-old governor, who previously finished the same course in 1:38:12 in 2025.
Tim Walz maintained an 8:45 per mile pace to place 2,134th overall, while 25-year-old Hope Walz followed at an 8:46 per mile pace to place 2,164th.
The players
Tim Walz
Tim Walz is the Governor of Minnesota who recently completed the 10-mile race.
Hope Walz
Hope Walz is the daughter of Governor Tim Walz who participated in the Twin Cities 10-Mile race.
The details
Tim Walz crossed the finish line 11 seconds faster than his daughter during the event held in the Twin Cities. The governor, who served 24 years in the National Guard, has expressed plans to continue distance running until he reaches age 80.
Timeline
The pair completed the race on October 4, 2026.
The governor previously ran the same course in October 2025.
Season Trajectory
This race marks the latest participation in the Twin Cities In Motion series, which serves as a major benchmark for regional distance running. The event reflects broader trends in local mass-participation sports and the engagement of public officials in regional athletic community milestones.
Participants of the 10-mile race can compare their performance against the governor's 1:26:15 finish time. The event highlights the accessibility of local race circuits for runners across different age demographics.
The takeaway
Maintaining physical fitness and training for distance races can lead to personal bests even as an athlete ages. Setting long-term goals, such as running into one's 80s, provides a consistent framework for ongoing health and community engagement.
Further reading
For more on the local running scene, visit the /sports/running/ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Runner's World.
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